Nikquan Lewis is a licensed relationship and intimacy therapist, consultant, transformational keynote speaker, and passionate advocate for intimacy, self-love, and generational healing. As the founder of Intimate Connections PLLC, she works with individuals and couples to reauthor their stories, prioritize emotional wellness, and build relationships that flourish. Her mission is rooted in helping people break free from unhealthy cycles, rediscover intimacy, and cultivate deep, meaningful connections that stand the test of time.

Nikquan’s expertise extends far beyond her private practice. She is a frequent contributor to major publications like Essence, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and more, where she shares transformative insights on love, intimacy, and relational health. Her work is grounded in the belief that intimacy isn’t just about physical connection—it’s the emotional and mental foundation that allows relationships to grow and thrive.

As a highly sought-after speaker, Nikquan has inspired audiences at conferences, retreats, and summits across the country. Her engaging and transformational presentations empower couples to heal emotional wounds, improve communication, align their relationships with core values, and prioritize pleasure. Through retreats, intensives, and her signature “How Do You Want It” Relationship and Intimacy products, she equips clients with tools that curate meaningful conversations and create lasting change.

With a mission to dismantle shame, challenge societal norms, and inspire individuals and couples to prioritize intimacy and self-love, Nikquan continues to lead the charge in creating a legacy of healthy, fulfilling relationships. Her work not only transforms partnerships but also fosters generational healing across families and communities.

Julia is a clinical and forensic social worker who owns the group counseling practice, Compassionate Counseling Company, and the consulting business, Compassionate Consulting Company, where she helps entrepreneurs create thriving and fulfilling businesses, build powerhouse teams, and expand their reach. She also hosts the Compassionate Climb podcast where we discuss being successful in business while maintaining integrity.

Katesha Reid, affectionately known as KD, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, transformative speaker, best-selling author, loving wife, nurturing mother, and faithful vessel of God. She earned a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Jacksonville State University and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Alabama.

With nearly 15 years of experience in the social service field, KD has dedicated herself to serving diverse communities in various capacities. Her professional mission includes guiding women to rediscover and reconnect with themselves beyond their labels, collaborating with corporations to enhance morale, engagement, and productivity by addressing burnout and invisible workload, and helping faith-based communities embrace therapy alongside their spiritual beliefs. KD’s approach fosters mental wellness and transformation, creating supportive environments where individuals and organizations can thrive.

KD’s speaking engagements, including presentations at NAMI Mississippi and the ALCA conferences, reflect her commitment to mental wellness and her ability to inspire transformation. She is passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health. KD’s words are a blend of empathy, engagement, and empowerment, making her not just an informative speaker but a transformative presence. The best-selling author of “Beyond Someone’s Something” seeks to inspire women to dream big, prioritize self-care, and reclaim their identities with confidence and grace. KD is the owner of Mirror Moments Mental Health currently serving the state of Alabama.


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MacKenzie is your Self-Care Mompanion, retreat Hostess with the Mostest, author and fellow TheraMama. She lives in St. Charles, Missouri with her daughter, husband and two beagles. She is the owner and sole operator of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC and the mastermind behind TheraMama Haven, an authentic community for Therapist Moms to find validation, encouragement, support and community. This community is world-wide and MacKenzie hopes one day to have the opportunity to meet each and every one of the members in her FB group.
MacKenzie loves to read and be with family and friends when she's got a moment of free time, although that doesn't happen often.